orthopedic physical therapy
Other Orthopedic Surgery Recovery
Not every orthopedic surgery fits neatly into one category. Maybe you had surgery on your wrist, hand, elbow, foot, or another joint. Perhaps your surgeon repaired a tendon, ligament, fracture, or other orthopedic injury that does not have its own rehabilitation page on our website. That does not mean your recovery is any less important…. Read More
Foot & Ankle Surgery Recovery
Foot or ankle surgery can affect almost every part of your day. Walking to the bathroom, getting dressed, climbing stairs, driving, working, exercising, grocery shopping, and simply standing long enough to make dinner can suddenly feel much harder. Surgery may repair the problem, but your body still needs time to heal and rebuild. At Reform… Read More
Spine Surgery Rehabilitation
Spine surgery can be an important step toward reducing pain, improving function, or addressing a problem affecting your back, neck, or nerves. But surgery is only one part of the recovery process. Spine surgery rehabilitation is essential, as after surgery everyday movements may feel different. Walking, getting out of bed, sitting, standing, climbing stairs, driving,… Read More
Hip Labral Repair Rehabilitation
Hip labral repair surgery can address damaged tissue inside the hip joint, but getting back to comfortable movement takes time. Hip labral repair rehabilitation is a gradual process, and during the early stages of recovery, you may use crutches and have temporary restrictions on how much weight you can put through your leg or how… Read More
Meniscus Repair Rehabilitation
Meniscus repair surgery is designed to preserve and repair damaged cartilage inside your knee. Once the procedure is complete, the next step is helping the repaired tissue heal while gradually restoring your movement, strength, balance, and confidence. Proper meniscus repair rehabilitation is crucial during this phase to ensure the best possible recovery. Recovery can require… Read More
ACL Reconstruction Rehabilitation
ACL surgery repairs the ligament. Rehabilitation helps you rebuild the knee you need for everything that comes next. After ACL reconstruction, your knee may feel swollen, stiff, weak, and unfamiliar. Walking may feel different. Stairs can be challenging. Your thigh muscles may seem noticeably smaller or weaker. If you are an athlete, getting back to… Read More
Mobility Limitations
Movement is part of almost everything you do. You need mobility to get out of bed, stand from a chair, walk through the grocery store, climb stairs, reach into a cabinet, get down on the floor, exercise, work, and participate in the activities you enjoy. Many people find that mobility limitations can be addressed with… Read More
Joint Stiffness
A stiff joint can make simple movements feel much harder than they should. Maybe your knees feel stiff when you first stand up in the morning. Your shoulder may not move as freely when reaching overhead. Your ankle might feel tight after an injury, or your hip may take a few minutes to loosen up… Read More
Muscle Weakness
Muscle weakness can show up in everyday life in ways you may not immediately recognize. Maybe stairs suddenly feel harder. Getting up from a low chair takes more effort than it used to. Carrying groceries feels heavier, your legs tire quickly during a walk, or an arm feels weaker after recovering from an injury. These… Read More
Repetitive Stress Injuries
Pain does not always begin with one obvious injury. Sometimes it starts as a small ache after work. After hours at a computer, you might notice soreness in your wrist. Repeated reaching or lifting can leave your shoulder feeling uncomfortable, while gripping tools throughout the day may lead to elbow pain. At first, the symptoms… Read More